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Hi Everybody! Just checking this guest log out to see if it will finally work for us. Thanks for "browsing around" the site. Please leave a message here or feel free to e-mail me...I'd love to hear from you. Have a blessed day! ~ Linda
Linda, First heard you on the Bill Mack show. Stay strong and keep singing. All my thoughts and prayers for you and yours. -- Best regards, Bill Surran Visit me at my website: http://www.geocities.com/wfsurran/ get firefox: http://www.spreadfirefox.com/ get thunderbird: http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
HI, I listen to you on Bill Mack show.When you talk I seem to become so peace full. You make me feel like a good person. You sing so well, keep it up. Love Gerry allenflaco@earthlink.net
Date: 22 Oct 2005
Love your sound over XM Radio on 171 Bill Mack. From a Canadian Trucker' Keep Looking up.
Linda, I'm a long time friend of Bill and Cindy . I'm from Ft. Worth originally and I remember you with Conway. I was a friend of Porkchop Markham. Any way I'm in California now and have been almost 15 years . I listen to X-M radio and Bill and Cindy Show , I love to hear your voice when you call them and I'll be ordering your new cd. I think you're the Greatest !!!! If you need assistance on west coast bookings please let me know if I can help. I worked with Dale McBride way back and Bill can vouch for me. Keep up the good work and you're in our thoughts and prayers. Ray Davis ra.dav@verizon.net (951) 656-1444 (951) 719-7951
Hi Mrs. Linda, I have already listened to your cd I love it!!! Wonderful!!! Hope to see you soon!!! Love, Courtney
Linda: Thank you so much for speaking with me today and for agreeing to speak at the DCH Foundation Golf Classic Tee Off Celebration Thursday night. I look forward to reading all of the material on your website and to meeting you in person. You have already been such an inspiration to me. See you soon. Michele Boyd
Love your voice I listen to you on the Bill mack show on XM everyday Trucker from Northport Al
Linda, It's a pleasure to here you on the radio. I am in the process of ordering some Cd's for myself and as gifts. Today on Bill Macks radio show, I heard you for the first time singing, Clinging to a Saving Hand. Bill has had many versions of it sung, but today you swept everybody away with yours, Great Job! I can not wait to hear the rest of the Cd.,now! The sharing of tribulations, that you and your family have had to endure, and the deep devotion to Chirst, is a Great Inspiration to all, that read it. Thank You! Best Regards! James Clark
Dear Linda and family, Thank you so much for the CD. It really touched my heart when it arrived in the mail. It brought tears to my eyes, tears of sadness and remembering, and tears of love, joy, and gratefulness, because you have touched our lives in such an awesome way, and I thank God for the gift of you! I remember this time 5 years ago all that was happening; your family's tragic loss of Barbara and our little Elizabeth receiving the "gift of life" because of the decision Barbara and your family made. You are FOREVER in our hearts and prayers. May God bless you and the entire family! All our love, from: Elaine and the Cerna family, Carlos, Sr., Joshua, Carlos, Jr., Eric, Rebecca, and Elizabeth (in Heaven)
Linda, your are such an inspiration to anyone who comes in contact with you. You are truly one of God's angels that He's keeping here to bless us! Keep singing those beautiful songs. I love you! Karen Wheeler
Thank you for touching my heart with your kindness and your wonderful uplifting notes. You are fulfilling a wonderful mission for our Father in Heaven and I know you and your family will be greatly blessed because of your willingness to serve. I love you dearly and you and your family are in my prayers always. Bonnie ( Always Lost)
Dear Linda, I am Elizabeth's aunt. I so much admire your courage and that of my sister, Elaine. Your daughter was a beautiful gift from God, as was Elizabeth. Thank you cathy
Linda, you are such a blessing! I am amazed every time I hear you on Bill Mack's show on XM 171. You are such an inspiration and encouragement. Hearing you talk about your faith in Jesus Christ is such a breath of fresh air in the world of trucking. Keep on keeping on. God is using you more than you will ever realize. We love you and will continue to pray for you and thank God for you. Paul elliotts@iowatelecom.net
Hey Linda. I was talking about you just the other day with my sister Sandra who is doing great. We will be getting a copy of you new CD at Gospel Supply. Hope things are going well for you and all your family. I hope that you all have the greatest of days. Forever & a Day, Your Friends, Gary & Deb Spencer
Linda, I always enjoy hereing you on Bill's show. You make my day go better. God bless you and your family. Glenn
You have been chosen as a messanger of the Lord, with your songs of Inspiration. God bless you. Clint& Connie
Linda, I can't wait to hear your new CD! I know it will be beautiful, because I know what a beautiful voice and heart you have! Hope to see you soon!
another enjoyable few minutes learning about another precious person in our country. i heard your name on bill mack's show and went looking for you. take care and God Love you. casper......
Linda, Remember you are one of natures's wonderful creations. I just ordered the new CD using my PayPal account and it was a snap! Secure, safe, and simple. I cannot wait to hear all the songs. Keep coming back to Bill Mack on XM. Prayers and all my love from an old truck driver. Bill. Read my blog: http://dumbtrucker.blogspot.com/
Wow! Two days and my new CD is here. Not only the CD but also a hand-written note by you. You walk in God's grace Linda, and Barbara rests in his arms. Thank you for your strength, faith, and courage. You made an old trucker happy today. This is so much more than I could have expected. I am listening to my new CD right now (since I just got it), and will let you know my favorite song. I already know it's "Strengthen the Breeze." It's just too precious not to be a hit. Love and prayers, Bill.
Linda, I Just Love Your Site !! I E-mailed it to my Brothers. I know they will enjoy seeing it too. Luv Ya, Debbie L. Jones
Linda, You don't know me but I know you through "Bill Mack & XM Radio". I really do apreciate your testimony about you darling daughter. She must have been a supe young LADY. I know from your call in conversations that you and her were and are very ;close to JESUS CHRIST. I can't say anything that hasn't been said from someone else but I too appreciate you and your christian fellowship with bill and Cindy and the radio audiance. You touch so many lives when you are ore on the air. Thank you so much. ps: Keep up the LORDS work and you will continuelly be blessed, and bless others along the way. I hope some day to come through Tuscaloosa, Al. and maybe get to meet you. with Christian LOVE Tom Hollingsworth (Silver Streaker)
Linda, I was so glad to learn you had a website. I have wondered and worried about you through the months. I see you at the mail box or on the highway. You are truly a witness of the Lord. You have a faith that is strong. You and your family have been though a tremendous trial, but you have and are passing it with flying colors. I feel so umble to have known your friendship over the years and I still think of the friendship bread you made Buddy before he died. You really cared about us and did what you could to make him happy in his last days. I will never forget you for that. I will be ordering your C.D. shortly. I just love you and I wish my faith was half as strong as yours..Love you always.Jane Olmstead
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hi love your music tyvm wolff((Jim))
Hey Linda, I just read your article in Prime Lifestyle, it was touching. I hope to pick up your cd soon. I met Barbara at Fleetwood Baptist Church many times. She was a sweetie. I miss her bunches. Good luck with everything. Heather Curry
Hey Girl !! I Saw your article in Prime Lifestyle Magazine ......it turned out great!! Even though I already knew most of the stuff already,I loved reading it over again.I never get tired reading about who all you witness to. And of course I have showed everyone in the family your article!!! Linda you are such a strong Christian Lady. I have been so BLESSED to have you in my life all these years! Love, Debbie Jones Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Hey Mrs. Fikes, I read your article in Prime LifeStyles of Alabama. The article was wonderful. I still have the angle you gave me for graduation and everyday I look at it, I think of you and your family and I pray for you all. You parents sent me a letter last Christmas and I came across it the other day when I was looking for something. I love you whole family, they are great. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New year!! Love in Christ, Brittney Davis (bratney04@hotmail.com)
Hi Linda!,I first heard you on bill mack's xm radio show.I love your song's,you have a very beautiful voice.conway twitty is still one of my favorites.It truly must have been a Joy to have worked with him on tour.Im a truck driver for Jolly Farmer Transport INC from northampton N.B. Canada.I live in Bedell,N.B. I write song's for a hobby.I've had two song's done this year in nashville TN.by Paramount.Don Phillips is the demo singer,I wrote "thoughtful memories" in memory of my youngest brother "Richard" who lost his life due to a four wheeler accident.Im hoping to maybe have an artist to take and listen to this beautiful song and maybe put it on an album someday,if you wish,I would be happy to send it to you,I have it copyrighted at CIPO in Canada #1029621.when I got these numbers back,it sort of floored me.I was born on the 10th ,my pc is named 29,I have a daughter who was born on the 6th,and my brother died on the 21st.Im a member of songwriters association of canada,also BMI/pro-Canada.My prayers are with you and your family.merry christmas and happy New Year,Sincerely,Ray @ Linda McIntosh
Linda I have a couple of friends in Jacksonville Fl.who lost there daughter in a traffic acccident like you did.They are having a hard time excepting her death.I read Barbara'sMove To Heaven,I know this has got to help them with exceping her death,so I am going to send it to them.Love your recording and also love to hear your witness and testimonty on the Bill Mack Show from time to time. Thanks Cecil Pittman pittski48@yahoo.com
Linda, I really got a Blessing hearing you talk and sing last month at my Church. I am enjoying listening to your cd. I will continue to Pray for you and your family. Come back to see us anytime. We Love Ya'll and GOD BLESS!!!!! Darryl and Suni Shaw
We love to hear your song and when you call Bill Mack. My wife and I are truckers and listen to Bill everyday. will be ordering your new cd this week or next. Conway was and still is one of our favorites. "We Love You" Jim & Beth Mitchell Jim Mitchell@Gmail.com
Pam Wallace was telling me about you tonight and I can't wait to hear your CD. I understand that her husband Tim works with your husband. Her Mother and I are good friends, also Pam and her family are very special to me. It is so nice to hear about someone like you. God Bless, Carol Schladerbach
Linda, I just finished going over and reading your website. It was such a blessing! Valeria
Great Web Site. In Christ David Thompson
howyafeelin? guess who.we r at my mom and bro using his computer!hope u all have a great and blessed holiday.say hello 2 ur whole family!!l.o.l poppadoc+scari
Hey Linda, Love the site!!! Good job, but still waiting on the picture page! Thanks again for being my friend. I still pray for you and your family. By the way, we all need to pray for the poker site that keeps popping up on our Christian websites. Linda I had to shut Somer's guest book down temporarily because this poker site was all over the book. I think you call it " spiritual warfare", ! Don't reply to it, because it gets worse...... I love you Linda my sister in Christ! Love Vicki Hood
Linda, Read the article in Prime LifeStyle. You are a remarkable woman and an example for us all.
hey Girl !!! I got your new CD at Anna Kate & Co. I love It !!!!!!!!! Frist thing Bo said was..............Mama Linda`s singing on the radio !! LOL LOL LOL I have enjoyed it so much !!!! Love,Deb J. Alabama
Linda, thanks so much for the special CD gift you've given our family through your and Bob's efforts. And thanks for your CD . . . there's so much in common. JackD. "A new set of values altogether, the way things look now:" WHAT ARE THE REAL RICHES? Remembering there will be no pockets in the last robe we wear, We can think of a few. . . A loving home, A chance to work, A nation that is free, A fearless mind, A portion of life still left, A sense of well being because of faith, A hope born of a glimpse of Christ, Enough to eat and wear, A place to sleep, A time to play, A time to worship, A chance to serve, An opportunity to give. These are some of the riches all men should possess on earth. These are the real riches that God calls upon us to help all to have and use daily. For these alone bring abiding happiness. Pray and work that all men may possess them.
Linda, You have been a blessing to me. The songs you have recorded are beautiful and so touching. You are such an inspiration to thousands of people. My prayers are with you and also the unfortunate person that sent you all the junk emails. I enjoyed the article about you and your family in Prime LifeStyle. You are such a blessing for everyone that comes in contact with you. I know the Lord will continue to use you and bless you. Sharon
Hello Linda! I am still working in my heart the gift you and and Bob made through Jack for the DeWitt family. I will communicate this more fully to you when I receive a greater understanding! David Spurgeon DeWitt
Ms Linda, Just wanted to say hello and to let you know that I'm really enjoying your music. I share it with everyone! Your such a blessing-Pam
Mrs. Fikes..I'm so happy to see that your cd is out..I hope all is going well and God keeps blessing you.. Love Always, Crystal
My wife and I were on our way home on Sunday afternoon January,15,06 we were listening to open road with Bill Mack Gospel singing and herd some of you'r songs that were played during that 3 hour drive.We live in New Brunswick Canada,which is across the border from Maine on the east coast.I used to be on the road driving long haul tractor trailer from 1960-1975 and I am still a trucker at heart. We both love the Lord and appreciate so much Christian Music of you'r caliber as we travel a bit.I said all of that to say this.Bill was saying to his wife how nice a person Linda Plowman Fikes is so when we got home we went to his web site to learn more about Linda..Now we know what they were talking about..our heart's go out to you Linda for you'r testing and trial's over the years..May the Lord continue to guide,direct,strengthen and be your portion today and every day for the years to come.We have shown you'r site and messages to several people as well we have printed the material to give to our friend's. We are going to order you'r new cd in a day or two. Thanks for your testimony..Edward & Sharon White
I love what you wrote about Conway. He has always been my favorite. I love to hear you on Bill Mack show also. Take care and always look to God
I love it all..... Love ya! Terri Foster
Thanks Linda for sharing your stories. Can't wait till you call Bill's show. My husband and I are drivers and have had xm radio for over 4 years. I am also glad Bill plays your songs, you have such a sweet voice. God Bless You!!!! Peg Bozarth
Hello Linda, If you are so inclined please help us with the Fikes Family Generations Project at http://www.fikes.info You can find your initial listing here http://fikes.info/generations/index.php?Linda%20Plowman%20Fikes Thank You, Bill Fikez Jr.
I love your voice and your singing,,,,i am a trucker and hear you on bill mack show. as soon as i can afford it i want to start buying your cd's. ma'am you are an inspiration to me and please dont take this wrong but i love you.
Hi Linda it is a blessing to hear you on the Bill Mack show you are an inspirtion keep calling and maby some old truckers will come to the lard Thanks Brownie Fisher
Linda,I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing you at the Organ Donors Memorial in Birmingham February 26th, and i can't tell you how much you have inspired me. I was the one that lost my husband in November, and it has been a hard road to travel.But the song you wrote for your daughter Barbara Take My Tears has helped me more than I can tell you. You are an insperation to all who hears you and your music. Thank You so much. May God keep on Blessing you, and holding you in his loving hands Tammy Hanks
Linda,I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing you at the Organ Donors Memorial in Birmingham February 26th, and i can't tell you how much you have inspired me. I was the one that lost my husband in November, and it has been a hard road to travel.But the song you wrote for your daughter Barbara Take My Tears has helped me more than I can tell you. You are an insperation to all who hears you and your music. Thank You so much. May God keep on Blessing you, and holding you in his loving hands Tammy Hanks
I just wanted to say that I think that Linda has the most perfect little voice!! It's like when you are listening to her CD's that there is an ANGEL there with you. Thank you Linda for being and inspiration to us all. May God continue to bless you and your music!! Janice S.
We have just enjoyed listening to your new C.D. for the first time . . . . . Absolutely beautiful! Patsy & Hylott Armstrong 2810 Westwyck Circle Vestavia Hills, AL 35243-1739
LINDA, I HAVE LISTENED TO YOUR CD OVER & OVER AND I TRULY LOVE IT!! IT IS A SERMON WITHIN ITSELF. I KNOW YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL PERSON INSIDE AS WELL AS OUTSIDE. YOU ARE A LOT LIKE YOUR MOTHER, SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN VERY SPECIAL TO ME! I AM SHARING MY CD WITH MY FAMILY AND I KNOW THAT IT WILL BLESS THEM TOO.I HAVE ALSO BEEN PLAYING ALL OF YOUR RECORDS FROM WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG. IT BRINGS BACK SOME SWEET MEMORIES.GOD BLESS YOU. WITH LOVE, MARGARET FLOYD
Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed you at the Kiwanis meeting today...I'm playing your cd as I send this e-mail..Keep up the good work...Anything I can ever do for you just let me know..Jim Jayne..
Linda, so sorry to see the ongoing attacks on your website from such terrible sources. For what it's worth, here's a website that hopefully folks might visit to fight back. www.twolisteners.org
March 14 - Your Weak Point "Be not overcome of evil, but overcome with good." The instruments in your hand for good are invincible against evil, did you but use them. Every evil you face boldly, in My Spirit, flees at once, ashamed. No evil can look good in the face. Teach to all -- that good is stronger than evil. You must answer the challenge of evil. This spiritual warfare must be ceaselessly waged by My followers. Remember it is not where you are strongest that evil will attack you, but at your weak points. Hence the need to overcome. Be ready to see a weakness in yourself, and attack that until you are victor. http://www.twolisteners.org
March 29 - The True Sign How many believed on My Name after seeing the signs which I did? Not for the signs, not for the water made wine, not for My miracles will My true follower believe in Me. No, for something deeper, seen only with the eyes of faith, realized only by a heart of love responding to My Heart of Love. Not of these must it be said, "I do not trust Myself unto them" as I did of those who saw My signs. I must trust Myself and My Cause to My followers who see me with the eyes of faith. How else can I be loved and known? They will meet Me, the outcast Savior, when I am performing no mighty deeds, wandering unheeded and unacclaimed through dark and lonely ways, and they will pause, all other pursuit forgotten, and will yet turn and follow Me. Follow because of some chord in them responsive to the yearning of My Heart for Man, who has shut Me out. Follow, too, because of that in Me which is responsive to the cry of man's hungering soul. http://www.twolisteners.org
Linda, That's a great album...I read about your illness and it's just wonderful to have you well and back in music and entertainment! All of the songs in your album are fine, however, you did an especially good job on the Bill Mack song "Clinging to A Saving Hand", and "The Family Bible". Thanks for recording it! My favorite on the album is "I choose To Trust You". I love it. You probably wrote that one. I'll look forward to working some shows with you one of these days. Your good friend, Ann Walker Blake told me about you back in February of this year. Claude Gray
Re: post from Claude Gray Claude, thank you for your thoughtful comments on the CD. You may have had a chance to read the liner notes by now, but I wanted to mention here that Ann Hartmann wrote "I Choose To Trust You". She will be thrilled that it's your favorite song from my "Could You Make A Difference" CD. I love it, too. That song's message is "especially for everyone". I sure wish I had written it, but the credit goes to Ann Hartmann! She was precious to send it my way when she did and the song has been a great comfort and encouragement to me amidst missing Barbara and the breast cancer battle/journey. It was also a blessing to record your hit, "Family Bible". I've sung it since I was a young girl and was so happy to finally be able to record it and include it on the gospel CD. Take care now and God bless, and thank you again for your sweet message/post. Linda ^j^
Hi Linda! This is my first time ever contacting Bill Mack, and it was upon the serious recommendations of a good friend of mines-Trucker Larry Wallace! He's one of my long time greatest fans, Oh by the way you've got one of The Platters here! That's right, you've got Milton Bullock, formerly of The World's Famous PLATTERS. Check out my website @www.thegoldenplatter.com for more detail verifications of my credentials. I'd love to speak with you via phone and the truckers if this is something you think they'd (the truckers/listners) be interesting in hearing from. I sent a letter to administration hoping to get through to Bill. My e-mail add: is miltonbullock@hotmail.com and would love to hear from you! Keep up the great and wonderful work! Best Wishes, Milton Bullock / "the Golden Platter" (252) 823.3740 Back Down Memory Lane Nostalgic Showcases/TOUR
HELLO DEAR FRIEND JUST TRYIN OUT NEW COMPUTER!DID U GET LAST 2 EMAILS I SENT?HOPE ALL B DOIN GOOD.L.O.L POPPADOC AND SCARI
Love your singing Keep up the good work Ernie Kindoll Urbana OH
Hey mrs. Linda, This is Amy, (one of Dr.Davis' nurses). I just wanted to say hello. Barbara is just as beautiful as you said she was. Thankyou for your testimony, and your chioce to follow Christ! hope to see you soon Amy
Linda, Keep up the good work. Keep trusting in the Lord and He will bless your efforts. I listen to you on the Bill Mack Show all the time, I realy like your music, all of it. I realy enjoyed hearing you with Willie good job. May God continue to Bless Your Brother in Christ Keith Verner "In Tennessee"
Linda, I appoligize for the mix up with you and Willie, I was thinking of the song I heard Pauline Reece and Willie do. I do enjoy your works also, you are a blessing to a lot of us out hear, with you great testimony for our Lord. Again keep up the good work. Keith Verner "In Tennessee"
Mrs. Linda, Thank You so much for my cd, you have a beautiful voice! I was so happy when i saw it on my desk. It was a good ending to a crazy day. You are such an inspiration and Christian light. keep it up!!!!! with love, nurse Amy
Hi Linda, Just looking over the website. Talk to you soon, Stan UAB Support Group
Love your music, I've heard you on the Bill Mack show many times. Without XM radio and Bill mack, only a few people would know your name. May the good Lord smile on you. Please pray for our soldiers, while it is a war against terrorism, it is also a battle to retain our freedom of religion. We must also fight this war on our homefront against the ACLU.
Hallo! site the best! :)
HI LINDA, I SAW YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER AT THE HOSPITAL LAST WEEK,WE SPOKE BREIFLY. I WAS THINKING OF THEM TODAY,WONDERING IF YOUR DADDY WAS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL? CHERYL SHUTTLESWORTH VAUGHN
Linda, I hear you a lot on the Bill Mack show talking to Bill and Cindy I just dont know how you got through it when you lost you daughter to God. I dont think I could have it the way you did. I have only 1 child and it is a daughter and I dont know what I would have do if I had lost her. She is 32 years old now married and has 3 beautiful childred and one of them is a little girl 4 years old. I wish I could share them with you sometime. I drive a truck with my husband now and have been for over 11 years. I would love to meet you sometime and just talk to you. My name is Sue Morgan and I live in Grandbury Texas about 35 miles from Fort Worth,Tx. my email address is truley9@charter.net please email me sometime I would love to hear from you Thank YOu Sue Morgan
Hey Linda Hope you had a great Christmas and a happy happy new year.You told me your mother was a Pittman,and I am just one of those old pittman boys saying hello.May God keep blessing you and your music. Cecil Pittman pittski48@yahoo.com
hi linda, my neice told me about your site, you see i have lost a son and daughter , it hurts so bad an i was so angery with the LORD i had prayed for 7 years for HIM not to take another child then we lost rhonda the seventh day of oct. was more than i could take ,but good friends and family got me back to the LORD and i am doing better now ,i read your site now and listen to your songs thanks for being here . GOD BLESS wilma wadkins ky.
Your life is an inspiration and truly a blessing. I am a breast cancer survivor as well. It seems that God is fully in control of your life and the life of those around you. I read about your daughter and was very moved by your testimony of her life. I couldn't imagine what you have been through, but I can imagine Jesus Christ being there and in total control. You know He says....My ways are not your ways. and we don't, nor can we comprehend His thought process, but He has given us the promise of a hope and a future. That hope and future may or may not be here on this earth, but we are guaranteed as Christians of the eternal guarantee. I found during the trials and tribulations of my life that what I was going through I was forced to face whether or not I liked it or not. It was real and it was happening to me. I'd be lying if I portrayed the process as being great and wonderful experience. It was only God who could know my deepest yearnings of my heart, it was only God who's solid foundation kept me sane, and it was only God who in His compassion for me edured my pain and suffering on the cross. He has lifted me up so many times and carries the weight of my world on His shoulders daily. I thank you for your testimony, because ultimately we are overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. I see, in you, God has taken you and your family's heart and blessed them with many gifts of giving. I Thank you for your web site, even though I do not know you, but my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ knows you and that is good enough for me. The world sees us as a weakness, a flaw, an inperfection to society, but God sees us as belonging to Him, being loved by Him, and marked as His when we give our lives to Him. Only those who have traveled the road can truly understand the way the gravel feels when your face down in the dirt. The beauty of it all is that when we're face down in the dirt we know Christ is right there with us. I often wonder why he fell carrying the cross to calvery. He was the messiah, he didn't have to fall, but he fell so that someone who was a complete stranger was made to come out of no where and carry that cross for Him. As Christians, we all carry the cross. I thank you for your testimony, Gina Lathem
Linda, I was just thinking about you and i was able to find your web site.I hope you and your family are doing o.k.and had a good holiday.You know how much i love and appreciate you.Please pray a special Please pray a special .Please pray a special prayer for me and my family this week especially Wed. Take care iLove you Joyce
Hey Linda, I just found out about your web site. I think its Great!! Hang in there and take care. Rusty Mallett
Lida keep up the good work you help me stay on fire for the Lord.No matter what happens in our life God is ALL.And he loves us all no matter what our past is.Sometimes we rally have to look hard in our bad times but the lord will always be with us. GOD BLESS you Linda. Gods Child P.S. Thanks to Bill Mack I have met a very good person
Hey everybody! Happy New Year 2007! Thank you so much for all the posts. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I'm deeply touched that you took the time to visit my web site and read our "sharings"... especially that you took the time to post a special message. God bless you all as you continue to make your difference for Him. And...please feel free to e-mail me personally at LindaPlowman1@aol.com. I'd like to ask you to please pray for my little cousin, Angel. Angel is only 32 and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will begin chemo within the next couple of weeks. She has a strong faith and has really been a trooper. I ask that you join me in praying for and claiming Angel's complete healing, by the blood of Jesus and in His name. Be check back as we're working toward adding a Tribute to Angel on my web site. Hopefully, we'll have it up in the next day or so. Take care and have a blessed Sunday...gotta get ready for church! Love, Linda ^j^
Hello Linda, I still continue to draw strength from you and your walk with our Lord! Thank you for reaching out to me after Elyse moved to Heaven, I know that there were several days that couldn't have made it without you to lean on! In His love and Her memory, Susan Shirley
Linda- I just met you recently, at the hospital the day Angel had her surgery! I am one of Angel's best friends! She sent me the letter you wrote about her! So touching! I am blessed beyond imagination to have a friend like her! She is a wonderful person, but I don't need to tell you that! I have heard all about you from her and I feel like I know you! Love your web site and I will be ordering a CD! In Christ~ Dana Pierce
Hey Enjoy your music on Bill Macks show. Keep uo the good work and God Bless Rick rvrjr@charter.net
What a great way to get your message out...God's message. I enjoyed reading & was moved. You never know what someone else has gone through on their journey here. My favorite saying It's a short walk in the park. Knowing what's on the other side...I too am blessed everyday, I always prayed for God to use me to make a difference in someones life..about 8 years ago he sent a child to our home that had been sexually abuse (she is now a lovely young lady) & again he sent me twin granddaughters to raise. They were just a few months old. How lucky I am to have them, the laughter that feels my heart, & the joy they bring is truly a gift from God...& a wonderful husband standing beside me....Carol Ussery
Dear Linda, I really enjoyed you at Forest Lake Baptist this saturday at our tea party for the children's ministry. Your story and your voice really touched me. You and your family will be in my heart. I have not experienced the grief that you have but I have lost my step-brother recently and I can sympathize. Your songs are the kind of music that can help me and my family heal. My step-brother's heart was given to someone through organ donation. Organ donation is something that is dear to my heart, because my grandmother is a kidney transplant recipient. Remember that JESUS will always watch over his children. In Christ, Skye
Linda, you were such a blessing at today's Ladies Tea at Alberta Baptist Church! And your website is such an inspiration as well. God's love and care permeates throughout your testimony. Thank you for touching my life in such a special way and what a wonderful reminder to always place our care in our Loving Father's most capable hands. In Christ, Karen M. Wyatt And I remember now...your sister's name must be Lisa.
Thank you for sharing you daughter's story! We know exactly how you feel we lost our 16 year old, Sadie to a car wreck on 1/31/07. She was a christain! She is home now! Chrissie Redding
Love your music! I always hear you on the Bill Mac Show and you are such an inspiration! I have a girlfriend who is a cancer survivor too! Dwight and Elisabeth
Linda, thanks for singing at our LLL meeting at First Baptist Church! Your testimony was very encouraging to me! Blessings, Howard Jackson
Hey Linda, it's such a blessing to see how God is using you in the lives of others. My prayers are with you and your family. Love ya! Valeria Morrison
Hi Linda, I love your sight but really love your testimony to God's greatness!!! Today was a pleasure working at your church. Your family is amazing. Keep on keepin on!!! Blessings, Dawn Berry/www.theorphantrain.com
Love your new gospel CD. I've been driving trucks for 33 Yrs. Of course I've heard you on Bill Mack's show. Keep up the good fight of faith. Jerry Benson
HEY MY NAME IS LAUREN, AND YOU CAME TO OUR WOMENS RETREAT THIS PAST SATURDAY AT MT CARMEL BAPTIST CHURCH. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL MESSAGE AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US.KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK... YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS!! GOD BLESS! LAUREN DODSON
Linda, Thank you for the CD and for the hospitality expressed to us by Evergreen on our trip. A lot of churches might not have seen us as fellow Christians but as a gang of bikers. Your music is great. Steve Goodrich Wheels of Mercy M/M Brownsboro, TX
DEAR,LINDA I HAVE HEARD YOU A COUPLE OF TIME SPEAK ON BARBER AND I JUST WON'T YOU TO KNOW YOU REALLY HAVE HELPED ME.MY HUSBAND OF 16 YEARS DIED SEPTEMBER 17 2006 HE LEFT ME THREE LITTLE GIRLS(MY BLESSING FROM HEAVER) I NEVER NEW I COULD DO IT ALONG BUT GOD HAS PICKED ME UP AND TOOK ME BY THE HAND AND IM DOING IT.I JUST WONT TO THANK YOU BECAUSE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC HAS HELPED ME SO MUCH.I LOVE JUST TO HEAR YOUR STORY.WE ALSO DONATED SNUFFYS ORGANS WE WENT TO THE TEAM ALABAMA RETREAT THIS WEEKEND WE WILL BE GOING TO THE GAMES THIS NEXT YEAR HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.DO YOU HAVE A NEW CD OUT? IF SO PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW TO GET IT MY E-MAIL IS juanita_smith69@yahoo.com THANK YOU AGAIN JUANITA SMITH
MS Linda; I've heard some of your work on Bill Mack's show, and would like to send you an idea for a song, for next Oct's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SFC Terry Wilcox
Linda i have heard you on bill mack just wanted you to know we are huge fans of you and your love of God.kathy my wife of 35 yrs is from gordo ala.kathy is fighting with aml at this time .GOD gave us a miracle 17 yrs ago when he healed her of the same thing.We have our faith in GOD and pray his be done.Kathy is doing good at this time at north ms medical center tupelo ms.We would like to hear from you.Kathy has website on caringbridge.org kathy pritchard
HEY LINDA, I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN YOU AND BARBARA, SHE IS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY. YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION FOR US ALL! NEDRAL CHAMPION MCGEE
I just wanted you to know that my ride to work this morning was such a blessing. I had your CD in and just sang and listened all the way to Hoover!!! God bless you Linda, Allyson West
Hi Linda, I was sitting here listening to some of your songs and felt like I should email you and tell you how much I appreciate your singing and your “walk” with the Lord. I “thought” I was having a bad day until I visited your website, …but your strength, love, and faith lifted me and I thank you. “Missing Barbara is the most difficult assignment I have ever had. Our lives are forever changed. Each day is a challenge, but God has held us and given us His grace, His supernatural ability to do in us and through us what we could never do on our own. God has enabled me to better understand and “do” my purpose for Him. It is my prayer for each of you that God will enable you as you strive to trust Him, no matter what.” I was very touched by your webpage on your daughter. I have a daughter who is 22 now and I cannot imagine the pain and grief one must go through in losing a child. From this day forward, you will be in my daily prayers, because your faith and your words have touched me. May God Bless You Linda Fikes. Ben Taylor
Hello Linda, it's me once again. i ordered your cd a few minutes ago. i'm just looking for all Laney and Russel Hicks cd's! Rene Hofmann DJ/Journalist Im Riet 10 8712 Staefa/Zuerich Switzerland Once again for your help, and i hope to hear from you soon. Kindest regards Rene renehofmann@swissonline.ch
Ms Linda, Just wanted you to know what a blessing you are. Your words of encouragement and you faith in God is amazing! I really enjoyed hearing you speak today at Pondville Baptist. Your family and friends are in our prayers. Pam Wallace
Ms Linda, I really enjoed hearing you speak today at Pondville Baptist. Your an amazing lady! Keep up the awesome work you are doing for the Lord. You help so many people. Hope to see you again soon. Pam Wallace
I enjoyed listening to you today at Liberty Church. Your testimony is awesome! Today was my first time listening to you and you really touched my heart. When you said that Barbara moved to heaven I had never heard anyone say that about their loved one when they pass away. I also loved the song that you wrote about when you took Brandon to school. I will keep you in my prayers. Lisa Clark E-mail address is lclark225@bellsouth.net
What an awesome website (as I wipe away the tears)! You are truly an inspiration and even through the computer I can tell that you are "filled with the spirit" in all that you do. Thanks for sharing your stories and your heart. I remember Country Boy Eddie and all of the good ole' day memories! May God continue to bless you as you minister to others. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue on your journey to "do" His will. Love in Christ, Lisa McGee Patton
I heard you open for Conway Twitty on one of the WYDE shows back in the early 70s.You sang Im So Lonesome I Could Cry and it was the best part of the show.I was about 13 and you left me breathless.After all these years I have often thought about the cute girl on Conway's show who made Hank's song her on.Your story is very touching.Please put your hit song Im So Lonesome on your web ste so others can hear your fantastic voice. From A Bama Steel Player
May your songs bring blessings to all who hear. I will get your CD. I went to high school with Russell Hicks. I saw this site on his links. I was or am a big fan of Conway Twitty. I saw him at Lakeside Amusement Park in Roanoke Va. and at Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Va in the 70' so I may have seen you during that time. I wish all God's blessings to you and May you prosper and be in health as your soul prospers. Joe Roles WWHS Class 1960
May your songs bring blessings to all who hear. I will get your CD. I went to high school with Russell Hicks. I saw this site on his links. I was or am a big fan of Conway Twitty. I saw him at Lakeside Amusement Park in Roanoke Va. and at Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, Va in the 70' so I may have seen you during that time. I wish all God's blessings to you and May you prosper and be in health as your soul prospers. Joe Roles WWHS Class 1960
Dear Linda, A friend, Jo Anne Ingram, shared your lovely CD with me. I too lost a daughter, Allison Chappell, age 22, on January 21, 1989. She was a Senior at Auburn University, applying for law school when she got a flu-type illness that settled in her healthy heart. She got sick on Monday and died the following Saturday after being hospitalized for only 1 night. She went into cardiac arrest and died before noon. The doctors worked for hours trying to make her heart beat again, but it never beat another single beat on its on, and finally we had to let her go. It has been 19 1/2 years for my family no since she died and we credit Allison faith, our faith, and God's faithfulness as the reason for our healing and ability to survive with a positive and productive life after her death. She was an outstanding Christian who said to me many times during her brief life, "Mama, I cannot wait to see how God is going to use me, I want my life to make a difference." He has used her beautiful life, and her death, and a prayer of faith we found in her Bible - written 6 months before her death, while she was attending school during the summer in Spain. The prayer of faith has been used by God to touch many lives and to witness to her faith in a powerful way. God has used Bible Study Fellowship, other Bible studies, Christian radio, etc. help keep our focus on God's truth found in His Word. I found 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 to bring me much comfort as well as many, many other scriptures. Our other daughter, Jennifer, was only 16 at the time of Allsion's death and amazingly accepted it with faith total trust in the Soveignty of God. She is 36 years old, married to a wonderful Christian man, and they have a 4 month old son - (our first grandchild!!!) - and lives in San Antonio. God has been faithful to keep her steady through all the years of healing and adjustments to being a 3-person family instead of a 4-person family, her years a Auburn University, and 12 years of working at Southern Progress in Birmingham with Southern Living magaine and Coastal Living magazine, where she was Executive Editor when she resigned to move to Texas to marry Jeff. Now she is Managing Editor of USAA Insurance Company Corporate Magazine and writes for 2 Texas magazines - free lancing. She and we are happy and live happy fulfilled lives - finally adjusted to our "New Normal" as a family without Allison to share our daily ups and downs. It is wonderful to know that Allison is with our Lord, happy, safe, and awaiting our joining her one day. We have tried to reach out to help others heal as they have experienced similar losses. I served as a Stephen Minister at our First United Methodist Church in Montgomery for 6 years, and was a Stephen Minister Teacher, teaching classes on grief recovery, etc. and working one on one confidentially with my care receivers. God has used that ministry to heal me - more than I ever helped others to heal - and it was good to share with others who were walking the same path I had walked. God is real. God loves us and has provided all we need to live now and to die one day - all we have to do is rely on him and his Holy Spirit each step of the way each day. He is faithful. Only He can bring healing to our losses - through his Word, music, and friends who care and reach out to us in our need. I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious daughter, Barbara. From the comments she made that are written on your album, she reminds me of my sweet Allison. She wanted to be used by God - and he is still using your Barbara's testimony to touch lives today. Thank you for the beautiful music. The words to the songs on your CD touched my heart and express my own feelings about our own loss and our faith and trust in the Lord. Thank you for your beautiful life and witness. I will be calling to order several copies of you CD soon, as I would love to share your gift of music and faith with another friend or two that have lost children that I have minister to through the years. Yours is a wonderful ministry so do not ever give it up. God is using you in a powerful way. In Christ's love, Diane Chappell (Mrs. Henry) 3064 Highfield Drive Montogmey, Alabama 36111 Phone: 334-263-5056 dianechappell@bellsouth.net
I have listened to you on the bill mack show, and heared you the opther day on bills and sweet cindy, and I enjoyed your songs very much. ilast my twoboys at the age of three with thier mother in car wreck 38 years ago. so i know how you feel in what happen in your life. I drive on the road and have for 38 years now. but not a day goes by i do not think of them. and it brings peace to me knowing thier still apart of mylife.. god bless you and keep you safe. roadranger (ken) hotguy529@aol.com
Linda I just found your page again, We were so Blessed to be together in Tuscumbia. I am going to add your story and link to Somers site. Maybe you can do the same. Gods Blessing Continue, Gordon Hood somerhood.com
enjoyed reading all of this so much! Have been enjoying your CD this weekend. Love YOU with all my heart :) Susan Morgan Skelton
Hi Linda, I just heard yourm interview with bill Mack and your stories about your cousin Angel and daughter Barbara...right now they are playing your singing "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"..how beautiful!! I will be praying for you and your family! thank you!! Bobby Carroll Mulga, AL
hello dear friend,so glad to hear from u.love this site,u can bet poppadoc and scari will go there often,especially when we need an uplift or inspiration.
Hey Linda! I've enjoyed reading everything you have shared on this site. It's very touching. I was so glad to see you the other day when you came by my mom's classroom at ACA! I hope to see you again soon! You are such an amazing and inspirational person! Love you, Ashley Kirkland
Hello: My wife and I are OTR team drivers. I have heard many of your recordings, and words cannot express enough about your voice and singing. I listen to Mr. Bill Mack everyday and heard your phone call to him the other day. We to lost our 16 year old son 2 years ago to a Drunk Driver, So my heart goes out to you. So keep singing your heart out, and GOD bless you and your family. John & Rhonda Surber. Jamestown, LA
My condolences to the family on your recent loss. Dennis Wohlgemuth dwohlgemuth@mts.net (Manitoba, Canada)
Linda, You are a special person and you'll never know how many lives you touch with your songs and testimony. The world needs more folks like you, Jeff
Hello Linda, My name is cynthia nealy and the committee for our ladies retreat are scouting for a location in grandbury,tx for us to meet possibly during the week-in of October 7,2010 do have any suggestions. You may call me @ 972 839-7070 or e-mail me @ clnealydnt@yahoo.com. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
As I read all the nice comments about your singing I remember Barbara asking me one day, at the doctor's office, "Did you know my Mommy can sing?" And I told her that I sure did and that you had a beautiful voice. She told me she was going to grow up and sing too. Reading the comments hear and on Facebook show what an inspiration you are to everyone. May God keep blessing you with a beautiful voice to keep that inspiration going. Joyce M.
Sweet Linda , I had to visit your page again & leave a note. You set such an example for us all to live by . You give us words from the Good Book to live with. You give examples of your life battles fought cloaking yourself in the true armour of God. You truly walk the walk & you are kind enough to talk the talk to others , so that we may all move a bit closer & do a bit better , perhaps making it possible for us to believe a bit more in ourselves , and by always conducting ourselves in a way that makes HIM proud. There is truly no other love that can compare to the Love of HIM . Linda , You are a reminder of that to us here on earth. God Bless You God Bless Precious Barbara ! Frances Loper-Corwin